Improve Gut Health
“The gut plays a huge role in the health and well-being of our bodies”
“The gut plays a huge role in the health and well-being of our bodies,” says Alicia Romano, a specialized clinical dietitian at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Essential things you must do to improve gut health:
Eat Fiber-Rich and Probiotic-Packed Foods
Exercise Often
Reduce Stress Levels
Limit Your Alcohol Intake
Did you know that your gut contains trillions of microorganisms? This internal ecosystem is called the "gut microbiome". Many microorganisms are beneficial for human health, some even essential. But, others can be harmful.
It's crucial to maintain a healthy balance of microorganisms within the microbiome.
And, there are 3 essential microorganisms of your microbiome that can help your gut thrive and maintain a healthy balance.
Let's investigate the biotics (prebiotics, probiotics, and probiotics) and how they can benefit you.
1. Probiotics
Probiotics are good, living microorganisms that naturally live in your body, that are intended to have health benefits when consumed. They can be found in many fermented foods, like Brewmist kombucha.
But, why are they good?
Well, probiotics have many health benefits:
Improve immune function.
Protect against hostile bacteria to prevent infection.
Improve digestion.
Prevent Diarrhea.
Help maintain your heart healthy…, and much more.
2. Prebiotics
Many people are familiar with probiotics, but what are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are special plant fibers that help the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. But here are a few things we know that Prebiotics does:
Enhance your body's anti-inflammatory response.
Increase the production of good bacteria and decrease harmful bacteria.
Help regulate bowel movements.
Can improve bone density…, and more.
3. Postbiotics
Prebiotics and Probiotics have gained a lot of attention for improving gut health. But, recently, Postbiotics have been shown as another group of beneficial compounds that can help improve your gut health. So, what are Postbiotics? Postbiotics are bioactive compounds made when healthy bacteria feed on types of prebiotic food. (This term refers to the waste left behind after your body digests both Prebiotics and probiotics.) And, they have impacts on the:
Metabolism
Digestion
Mood
Immunity…, and more.
4. Homeostasis
Homeostasis simply refers to the body's need to reach and maintain natural balance. So how can you know that your biotics are balanced?
Eat more fermented foods like our Brewmist Kombucha.
Follow a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
Avoid processed foods.
Increase fiber intake and more.